Painting by Yiwei Shi 140 Artworks Sold

Roller Skater No. 2

Acrylic, Canvas, Ready to hang

76.2cm (W) x 50.8cm (H) x 3.8cm (D)

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Artwork Description

Acrylic paint on stretched canvas.
It has D-rings and a wire across the back and is ready to hang.
It comes with a signed Certificate of Authenticity.

Serving as the second instalment in the Roller Skater series, Roller Skater No. 2 elevates the sequence with playful, acrobatic daring. Set against a warm, solid yellow field, an extraordinarily elongated figure executes a dramatic, low-slung glide, reaching back into an elaborate overhead loop. The dynamic horizontal movement is anchored by a single skate rolling smoothly along the bottom edge. In contrast, the opposite leg sweeps skyward, displaying its red boot and wheels high in the air alongside raised, expressive hands. Defined by crisp outlines and unblemished flat colour planes, the artwork captures a high-energy moment of athletic balance, exuberance, and pure graphic rhythm.

Artist Bio

Specialising in abstract-figurative acrylics, Yiwei Shi explores the human form through a lens of joyful distortion. Based in Sydney, Shi is known for his ability to distil complex movement into decisive, two-dimensional visions.

His portfolio oscillates between two compelling modes: a serene minimalism characterised by flat colour and simple backgrounds, and a detailed, pattern-rich aesthetic often seen in his dynamic sports illustrations. By omitting intricate details in one piece and celebrating them in the next, Shi highlights the diverse textures of human life. His work is unified by his celebration of the "extraordinary posture," reshaped to amplify drama and spark a connection with the viewer. Each canvas is a testament to his belief that beauty and humour are found in every gesture.

Commissions

Yiwei's studio is in Sydney